JUNE
8 2021
New playgrounds open at Kinzua Bridge State Park MOUNT JEWETT — The train-themed playground at the Kinzua Bridge State park officially opened Monday afternoon with a “soft” ribbon cutting ceremony featuring youngsters. As soon as the ceremony was concluded, children who had been anxiously awaiting ran to the two separate structures, one for ages 2-5 years and the other 5-12 years, to enjoy the tunnels, slides, climbers and bridges. This playground, the first in the 57-year history of the state park, is also equipped with train sounds. The playgrounds will
be open during park hours, 8 a.m. to sunset, according to Mitch Stickle, park manager. A grand opening will be held at a later date. Funding was provided by many contributors including Georgia Pacific, Collins Companies Foundation, University Korner, Highland Field Services, Zook Motors, Triple S Recycling, Mount Jewett United Methodist Church, Northwest, numerous private donations, the Kinzua Park Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Kinzua Bridge Foundation Executive Director and President Mary Ann Burggraf said contributions are still being accepted to help defray expenses to the Foundation. Donations can be made to the Kinzua Bridge Foundation, c/o Hamlin Bank and Trust Company, 34 S. Fraley Street, Kane 16735. A Paypal account has been created for the KBF to accept online and credit/ debit card donations.
Fran De Lances photo Park Manager Mitch Stickle, left, and Jeff Wolfe, Kinzua Bridge Foundation fundraising chairman, right, hold the ribbon for the children to cut during the ceremony. In the second row are Debbie Kilmer, KBF treasurer; Mary Ann Burggraf, KBF executive director and president; and Debbie Lunden, KBF vice president and secretary.
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